Quality v’s Quantity and the blowouts

by Kristyn // February 17, 2016 // No Comments

Hey stitchers! There is so much info out there now about the fashion industry and people finding alternative and inspiring ways to live. For me, I have been soaking these learnings up as I have been trying to make... Continue reading →

10 lessons I learned from 365 days of only recycled and handmade clothes.

by Kristyn // January 27, 2016 // 4 Comments

Hey stitchers, Gosh! It’s a new year. I can hardly believe it! Hope you had an amazing Christmas with your beautiful loved ones. I don’t know if you feel the same way about your 2015 in review, but last year... Continue reading →

Thursday Threads: Frocktober Wrap Up!

by Kristyn // November 5, 2015 // 1 Comment

Hey Stitchers! So, with the end of Frocktober, I found myself thinking how I loved the challenge of wearing a dress everyday. In my life, daily frocks has definitely not been a thing I do – it’s so much easier... Continue reading →

The best recycled threads: discovering and refashioning

by Kristyn // September 10, 2015 // 5 Comments

Hey Stitchers! Op-shop week has come by again, this year on the last week of August. I say this because, as you know, recycling fashion is my favorite thing ever. After sewing, of course. The more I have focused on... Continue reading →

A recycled kinda life

by Kristyn // July 30, 2015 // 4 Comments

Welcome back, stitchers! This was a different kind of week for me – I couldn’t decide what to make. Good problem! I’ve had an idea in the back of my mind for weeks. I have seen leather skirts floating... Continue reading →

DIY tablecloth to top refashion {video link}

by Kristyn // July 8, 2015 // 3 Comments

Hey Stitchers This week’s been a really good week in my sewing world. I realised today just how many finished projects I have to show you! I’m excited today to show you two completed projects. AND one is via a... Continue reading →

DIY Teepee from recycled materials

by Kristyn // March 25, 2015 // 10 Comments

Guyzzzz, I’m loving teepees at the moment! Lucky for me, I have 3 adorable reasons to make them.. the first being this little squishy face right here – niece number 1, Miss Mia Middleton. Cutest little Munchie around. I had... Continue reading →

DIY men’s work shirt to shirt/dress refashion

by Kristyn // February 12, 2015 // 3 Comments

Just recently, I discovered the huge number of quality business shirts circulating in second hand stores. This find was sparked when I came past a whole pile of my step dad’s old work shirts (hi Johnny!) hiding in a spare... Continue reading →